battery

• Gerät, das elektrische Energie speichert und als nutzbare Leistung abgibt, meist bestehend aus einer oder mehreren elektrochemischen Zellen. Auch ein einzelnes solches Element zur Stromversorgung.

A device that stores electrical energy and converts it into usable power, typically consisting of one or more electrochemical cells.

1. Electrical deviceA2formaltechnical

   A device that stores chemical energy and converts it into electrical energy to power devices.

   Batterie

   • I need to replace the battery in my remote control.
   • The car battery died because I left the lights on.
   • This phone has a long-lasting battery.

   Synonymeaccumulatorcellpower packstorage battery

2. AssaultB2formallegal

   The crime of intentionally touching or striking another person without their consent.

   Körperverletzung

   • He was charged with assault and battery.
   • The court found him guilty of battery.
   • The victim filed a complaint for battery.

   Synonymeassaultattackbeatingstrikingviolence

3. Artillery unitC1formal

   A group of artillery pieces or a unit of soldiers operating them.

   Artilleriebatterie

   • The battery fired shells at the enemy positions.
   • He served in an artillery battery during the war.
   • The battery commander ordered a ceasefire.